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Wednesday Bunker Tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$8

Dance Exploration Workshop at the Harris Ranch – with Rachel Harris  

The Harris Ranch New Denver, New Denver

SLAC is please to coordinate the Nikkei Art Excursions this summer. Come join this unique dance exploration workshop in the scenic fields of the Harris Ranch—with contemporary dancer and teacher Rachel Harris accompanied by Paul “Garbanzo” Gibbons playing the bamboo flutes. Rachel Harris will guide participants in a dance exploration over her family’s ranch, combined with […]

16+ Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Cool art workshops aren’t just for the kids! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is excited to present a 3-Session, 16+ Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! Workshop Dates: June 11th, 18th, & 25th Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Cost: $60 + tax Maximum 10 participants […]

$60

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

$5

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+   Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

$5

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Kootenay Savings Music in the Park

Trail Gyro Park 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]

by-donation

Nelson Streetcar Tour

Nelson Streetcar Nelson

Learn about the history of transportation in Nelson! We will ride the Nelson Streetcar and tour the Nelson Electric Tramway Museum to learn about the history of transportation in Nelson. Please meet at the Tram stop at the Prestige Lakeside Resort parking lot by 9.30am. This activity is open to everyone; no registration required

Free

ANTIDOPING

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The legendary Mexican reggae band, Anitdoping, has marked a milestone in music history by becoming the first Mexican band to perform in concert in Jamaica as part of Reggae Month 2025, where they participated in the Bob Marley Tribute on the occasion of his 80th birthday. During the event, Antidoping shared the stage with reggae […]

$25

Saturday Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Taghum Hall Present: Pierre Bensusan

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Pierre BensusanMister DADGAD – Virtuoso Guitarist, Composer, Vocalist Described as “the guitar given free reign to play itself,” French-Algerian acoustic guitar legend Pierre Bensusan is a world-renowned master of the DADGAD tuning, blending folk, jazz, classical, and world music into a truly singular voice. A trailblazer on the global stage for over four decades, Bensusan […]

$35